Day One: The Three R’s (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) Grade Level: 2nd Developed By: Victoria Rains Sunshine State Standards: SC.D.2.2.1: Knows that reusing, recycling and reducing the use of natural resources improve and protect the quality of life SS.2.C.2.4: Identify ways citizens can make a positive contribution in their community NETS-S:
Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.
Objectives: Analysis: The second grade student will investigate:
The importance of recycling by listening to the story Michael Recycle and will write down at least two reasons people should recycle in their student journals after the story is read to them
Application: The second grade student will construct:
A concept map showing knowledge of the different types of recycled materials through the use of Kidspiration with at least 90% accuracy after visiting the internet resources provided
Comprehension:The second grade student will describe:
And understand the importance of the environmental benefits of recycling by typing a few sentences beneath their concept map with no grammatical errors
Materials:
Computers with internet access
Kidspiration software
Book- Michael Recycle
Student journals
Pen/pencils
Instructions and Procedures:
Ask students “Does anyone know what recycling is?”
Have a few students share their response with the class
Then ask “Why do you think recycling is important?”
Next, read the book Michael Recycle to the class
Ask students to write two reasons why recycling is important in their student journals
Present Powerpoint to go over the terms reduce, reuse, and recycle
Show students some items that you can recycle and provide internet resources they can refer to for additional help
Have students create a concept map using Kidspiration software
oInstruct students to type the word “Recycle” into the idea box
oThen have students find pictures online or type the names of things that can be recycled
oHave students type a few sentences beneath concept map to show understanding of the importance of recycling
If time allows have a few students share their maps with the class.
Assessments:
Informal- Overall participation in discussion about recycling
Formal- Powerpoint Quiz testing knowledge
Formal- Completion and overall quality of concept map
Grade Level: 2nd
Developed By: Victoria Rains
Sunshine State Standards:
SC.D.2.2.1: Knows that reusing, recycling and reducing the use of natural resources improve and protect the quality of life
SS.2.C.2.4: Identify ways citizens can make a positive contribution in their community
NETS-S:
- Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.
Objectives:Analysis: The second grade student will investigate:
- The importance of recycling by listening to the story Michael Recycle and will write down at least two reasons people should recycle in their student journals after the story is read to them
Application: The second grade student will construct:- A concept map showing knowledge of the different types of recycled materials through the use of Kidspiration with at least 90% accuracy after visiting the internet resources provided
Comprehension:The second grade student will describe:Materials:
Instructions and Procedures:
Assessments: